Weekend East City Event Round Up: Dream Big Edition

Thursday, June 4  Washington Project for the Arts – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. WPA announces the opening of One More Thing by DC based artist Tang. This exhibition examines his travels from rural to urban settings. His work shows the process of transitioning back to city life after spending time in rural areas. For…

cove Hosts Reception Featuring Local Artist Meg Biram

Tonight, cove will partner with ArtSee to host a reception at their K Street space (1990 K St NW, Washington, D.C.) for a reception featuring the work of local artist, Meg Biram. The works on display focus on abstract expressionism. The productive space will be hosting Biram’s work through October 13, 2015, and welcomes the public to tour the space, meet the artist, and see her work on June 3, 2015 from 6:00 – 8:00…

Weekend East City Event Round Up: Memorial Day Edition

Thursday, May 21  Hamiltonian – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Stockholm Syndrome, a new body of work by artist Larry Cook, challenges visitors to look into the past and consider the evolution of racism. The exhibition questions the “post-racial” society in which we currently live. For more information, click here. Hamiltonian is located at 1353…

Mid City Artists Open Studios Partners with First Friday Dupont

On the spring evening of May 1st and afternoons of May 2nd and 3rd, tour 20+ working art studios, in and around Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, U Street and Shaw, better known as Mid City.  Visitors can hop from one studio to another within vibrant Mid City and witness an expansive offering of art and…

cove Hosts Art Reception  Featuring Art Activist and Painter Barbara Januszkiewicz

On April 30, 2015 cove and partner ArtSee celebrate their relationship with Washington, DC based artist Barbara Januszkiewicz. Cove will open the doors of their newest location in Rosslyn (1735 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA) for an opportunity to meet and dialogue with the artist about her work featured in the cove space. For this exhibition, Barbara Januszkiewicz hopes the works…

Two Painters from the Southern Highlands: Featuring Fabricio Lara and José Bayro

February 26 – March 26, 2015 All We Art is pleased to announce their second exhibition of 2015, Two Painters from the Southern Highlands, featuring artists Fabricio Lara and José Bayro, opening Thursday, February 26, with a public reception from 6:00-9:00pm. The exhibition will run through March 26, 2015 and include an artist talk and two special events. The work of…

Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art to Close January 2016 for Major Renovations

The Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art, one of the two national museums of Asian art, will undergo major renovations beginning this month to bring its technology and infrastructure into the 21st century and revitalize gallery spaces. Work behind the scenes will continue throughout 2015, and following a slate of special celebratory events, the museum will…

This is no ordinary pop up, this is a Trader’s Market

Join us on February 8th 2015, the weekend before Valentine’s Day for a Trader’s Market at the best bars on 7th street: Eat the Rich, Southern Efficiency & Mockingbird Hill. A Trader’s Market is a collection of hand picked artisans chosen because they are all consistent in quality, appearance and sustainability. It’s not about supporting…